Multiple Choice
Which of the following is FALSE about slow earthquakes?
A) They are not able to cause damage.
B) They can produce earthquakes with moderate magnitude.
C) They are the result of tectonic creep.
D) They can produce considerable damage to structures.
E) They rupture over long periods of time.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q3: Not all earthquakes are preceded by foreshocks.
Q4: Which of the following human activities is
Q5: There are about 2,000 earthquakes of magnitude
Q6: What causes earthquakes in San Francisco?<br>A) Dip-slip
Q7: Which seismic waves produce the smallest amplitude?<br>A)
Q9: What causes megathrust earthquakes?<br>A) Strike-slip faults from
Q10: Which of the following best describes a
Q11: Earthquakes are caused exclusively by plate tectonic
Q12: Describe the steps in the earthquake cycle.
Q13: The distance to the epicenter of an